“So....you never know what may show up on your door step!” a deputy posted on the agency’s Facebook page with a photo of the unexpected guest looking quite comfortable and at home as it lay up against the front door of the home.

A second photo showed the gator opening its mouth. The post has been shared 3,000 times on Facebook.

“Just another day in the life of a St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy,” the post continued. “Always look before you step.”